Remember when a browser’s only job was to load web pages? Comet, the new AI-powered browser from Perplexity, wants to load your to‑do list—and quietly finish it for you.
What Exactly Is Comet?
Comet is a Chromium-based browser with an AI agent living in the sidebar. Instead of hopping between tabs and tools, you just describe what you need in plain English. Comet can then:
- Click, type, and fill forms
- Draft and send emails
- Schedule meetings
- Shop, research, and more—right there in the browser
Think of it as an assistant that “lives” where your work already happens.
Why It Feels Different
🧠 Agentic Assistant on Tap
You ask; it executes. Booking tickets, replying to emails, filling out job forms—no copy-paste gymnastics.
⚡ Instant Context Everywhere
Highlight any text or land on any page and get a smart summary or follow-up answers in seconds.
🔌 Real Tool Integrations
Plugged into Gmail, Google Calendar, LinkedIn, and more—so it can draft outreach, manage schedules, even source candidates.
🔁 Seamless Switch
Built on Chromium, so you can import extensions, bookmarks, and settings in a click.
Is It Available Yet?
Comet is in limited beta. Perplexity Max subscribers are first in line, and there’s an invite waitlist next.
Mobile is on the roadmap—Perplexity is reportedly chatting with phone makers to pre-install Comet so it’s ready out of the box.
Here’s a quick, no-fluff comparison of Perplexity Comet vs mainstream and “AI-first” browsers.
1. Core Philosophy
| Browser | Big Idea | Who It Feels Built For |
|---|---|---|
| Comet (Perplexity) | An agent that can read pages, click buttons, fill forms, email, and keep working after you ask. | People who want to delegate tasks, not just search. |
| Chrome | Fast, stable portal to the web; extensions do the heavy lifting. | Everyone; especially devs and Google service users. |
| Edge (Copilot) | Chrome-like + Microsoft Copilot baked into the sidebar. | Office/Windows ecosystem users. |
| Arc | Rethinks tab management and workflow design; AI helps organize/rename/summarize tabs. | Power users who love clean UI and creative workflows. |
| Brave (Leo) | Privacy-first browsing with optional on-device AI assistant (Leo). | Users who care about tracking/privacy and crypto features. |
| Opera (Aria) | Traditional browser feel + built-in AI chat and page tools. | Casual users wanting AI without switching from legacy habits. |
2. AI Depth & Autonomy
- Comet: Highest “agentic” level—can actually act (click, type, navigate).
- Edge/Chrome with extensions/Copilot: Good at summarizing, drafting; limited page actions unless you add automation extensions.
- Arc/Opera/Brave: Mostly assistive (summaries, answers, tab help)—not full task automation.
3. Workflow & Integrations
| Feature | Comet | Chrome | Edge | Arc | Brave | Opera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native task automation (forms, bookings, emails) | ✅ | ❌ (needs add‑ons) | ❌ / limited | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built-in AI chat/coach | ✅ | ❌ (Gemini add-on) | ✅ (Copilot) | ✅ | ✅ (Leo) | ✅ (Aria) |
| Works with Chrome extensions | Likely (Chromium base) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (now supports many) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Deep OS/ecosystem hooks | Limited for now | Microsoft | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
4. Privacy & Transparency
- Brave leads with on-device and no-tracking culture.
- Comet depends on Perplexity’s cloud agents—great power, but you trade some data for automation.
- Chrome/Edge tie you closer to Google/Microsoft data flows.
- Arc/Opera sit in the middle (cloud AI + standard telemetry).
5. Availability & Cost
- Comet: Limited beta; requires (or is bundled with) Perplexity’s paid tier for full power.
- Chrome/Brave/Opera: Free.
- Edge: Free (Copilot basic is free; Pro tiers exist).
- Arc: Free (macOS/Windows).
- Brave Leo/Opera Aria advanced models may have paid tiers.
Which One Should You Use?
- “I want to delegate web tasks end-to-end.” → Comet
- “I live in Gmail/Docs or Office and need quick drafts/summaries.” → Chrome + Gemini or Edge + Copilot
- “I’m a tab/canvas nerd who wants a calmer workspace.” → Arc
- “Privacy first, AI second.” → Brave (Leo)
- “Just give me a normal browser with handy AI chat.” → Opera (Aria)
Quick Decision Cheatsheet
- Automation > Summaries? Pick Comet.
- Extensions & familiarity? Chrome/Edge.
- Minimal tracking? Brave.
- Creative workflows/UI rethink? Arc.
- One-click AI helper, nothing fancy? Opera.
Why Businesses Are Paying Attention
Perplexity’s CEO believes Comet can automate real slices of white‑collar work—parts of recruiting, admin support, and repetitive research—by running tasks in the background. That’s not just convenience; that’s headcount-level productivity.
The Bigger Play
Perplexity is scaling fast (rumored valuation around $18B) and pitching Comet as its “AI operating system” for the web. While giants like Google are racing toward similar agentic browsing, Comet is already in users’ hands—quietly doing the work.
TL;DR
Comet = Browser + AI Agent. It reads, summarizes, types, clicks, emails, and schedules—so you don’t have to.
Status: Invite-only desktop beta (Perplexity Max first), mobile plans brewing.
Bottom line: Browsing is about to feel less like searching—and more like delegating.
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